Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
by Canon
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Manufacturer: CanonFormat: CD
Release Date: 2007-05-10
Model: 1946B002
Product features:
- E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras - EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series
- Guide Number 190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
- About 100 to 700 Flashes with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries / Uses Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
- AutoFocus Assist Beam
- Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel
- Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites
- Targus TG-CH5000 AC/DC Rapid Charger with 4 - 2700 mAh AA Batteries
- DigiPower DPS-3000+ 3-Hour AA/AAA Rechargeable Battery Kit with 4 AA 2700 mAh Batteries and Car Charger
- Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
- Digipower DPS-5000 1 Hour AA/AAA Rechargeable Battery Kit with 4 AA 2700 mAh Batteries
Digital camera reviews of Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Power House Flash!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an event photographer so I largely use my EOS cameras indoors. My first shoot with this flash was at a indoor concert with marginal lighting at best. Nearly ALL of my images came back nicely lit and exposed. I still prefer to use a diffuser to soften the powerful light output but even without the diffuser this 580EX II did an amazing job of capturing dancing concert-goers as well as the performers up on stage.
Yes, there is a little bit of sticker shock with this flash, but whether for income (like me) or just to get great images from your EOS system, it's worth it in the long run. I also believe that like all computers or computer run electronics, this flash will out-perform most users. I think buying the tutorial book would be great for many owners since it will help them make the most of their flash. Otherwise, sticking simply to the auto mode will produce great photos.
Summary of Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
dust- and water-resistant construction * heavy-duty metal mounting foot with improved locking mechanism * E-TTL II for compatible Canon EOS cameras and EF series lenses * stroboscopic flash setting * wireless E-TTL flash operation as a "master" or "slave" unit *Cameras and Photo
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